Current Health-Based Noncompliance WI 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Amery Waterworks

EPA ID: WI6490328 ยท 2,962 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Amery Waterworks (WI6490328): 3 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Marked active and unresolved in the EPA record: 3 violations at Amery Waterworks, whose service population is approximately 2,962 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,962
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
6
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-09-30)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
5
Contaminants Flagged
$242K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Amery Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$82,500
Median Household Income
12,230
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
7%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Amery Waterworks have a median household income of $82,500 and about 12,230 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Amery Waterworks's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
37th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Amery Waterworks (EPA ID: WI6490328) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 2,962 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 3 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2023 Radium-228 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
Gross Alpha Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Radium-228 Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Treatment Technique 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit No 2023-09-30

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

1 of 3 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1. 2 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by WI or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Amery Waterworks (WI6490328) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amery Waterworks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Amery Waterworks. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Amery Waterworks serve?

Amery Waterworks serves approximately 2,962 people across 3 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.

Where does Amery Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 6 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Amery Waterworks serve? ▼
Amery Waterworks serves approximately 2,962 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Amery Waterworks's water source? ▼
Amery Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Amery Waterworks's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Amery Waterworks? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Amery Waterworks have a median household income of $82,500 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Amery Waterworks get its water? ▼
Amery Waterworks's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Amery Waterworks (WI): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wi6490328/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Amery Waterworks (EPA ID: WI6490328) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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